Nov 28, 2006 update by Randy-229
<- Photo taken on	Nov 14, 2006
Journey start date	Oct 13, 2006	Currently at 38% of goal
Total loss since start	38 lbs	Now has 62 lbs left to goal
Since last update	Lost 3 lbs
Weight at this update	297 lbs
3 of 3
		My Picture Progress

Hello everyone,

This is going to be a quick update due to time, so thank you in advance for your understanding. Most of my day is spent in front of a computer screen, then I am spending a few hours each night on the computer due to school. And of course I still have family time and exercise, and etc and etc, (just like you)...So I am having to schedule more and more activities into the same 24 hours. 

I have bumped up the exercise and I am now doing a 1/2 hour of treadmill followed by a 1/2 hour of stationary bike, 5 or more times a week. Thankfully, I can get up early without too much difficulty.  My weight is down to 297. So I think with exercise and with eating a lite evening meal, 2 or 3 pounds a week is an acceptable loss. I am still doing 2 or 3 shakes each day while at work. It is now 7AM and my 3 year old just wandered into the den/exercise room. He is sooooooo cute!!! I have hugs to give him, so I gotta go.

Good luck everyone...Stay focused....Talk to you soon,

Randy

	Posted by fellow HealthSteward Mary-104 from Minnesota on Nov 28, 2006 Wow, a loss over Thanksgiving, plus here you are in Twoterville! Great update. Have a wonderful week and give that lovable tot a hug from me, too!
	Posted by fellow HealthSteward Robin-106 from Virginia on Nov 28, 2006 Doing great! Congratulations for being in the 2's!!!! ~smile~Robin
	Posted by fellow HealthSteward Rob-101 from Wisconsin on Nov 28, 2006 Hi Randy ... Way to go on antoher 3 LBS!!! That's tremendous ... Keep up the great work.  I fully understand the whole balancing thing.  Life is so busy these days.  I'm happy you value the support here at HS though.  Have a blessed week and I'll be praying for you as you continue on this incredible journey.
	Posted by fellow HealthSteward Tim-215 from Ohio on Nov 28, 2006 An excellent week!  Especially during the feast of familial obligation.  Go dude!
	Posted by fellow HealthSteward M. Barbara-153 from Pennsylvania on Nov 28, 2006 Good job! Hi Randy!  I can't think of a nice3r reason to cut short your post than to hug a child :)  You sound like you are really handling your food challenges well right now--a loss over Thanksgiving!  Keep up the good work!  MB
	Posted by fellow HealthSteward Melodie-28 from Florida on Nov 28, 2006 Hello Randy, I think losing 3 lbs is an excellent loss!! Loved your comment about your 3 year old... and I know someday he will be thanking you for getting healthy and being around a lot longer for him!! Have a blessed week!! Melodie :)
	Posted by fellow HealthSteward Dave-236 from Virginia on Nov 28, 2006 Great Job You are doing a great job man.  I know how hard it is to work everything into the day.  Just hang in there and everything will work out great for you.  I am keeping you in my prayers!
	Posted by fellow HealthSteward Judy-220 from California on Nov 28, 2006 Great Job, Randy WOW . . . in the 2's (and over Thankgiving to boot!!!) You are succeeding!!!! Even with your increased work load . . . that is great, my friend . . . . soon you will be able to do even more with those children of yours . . . you'll have so much more energy to keep up with them . . . . Have another great week - and looking forward to your post next week . . . . Hugs ~ Judy
	Posted by fellow HealthSteward Dave-40 from ON, Canada on Dec 1, 2006 Hi, Randy, and welcome! You are a fortunate man... like your profile says, no other major health issues, married, family, good job - and now you are taking this challenge so you can have life, and that more abundantly! God bless you, on your journey this week - I wish you His Best, in each part of your life! - Dave
	Posted by fellow HealthSteward Mary-104 from Minnesota on Dec 8, 2006 HI, Randy--you turned up on the "late" report so I thought I'd check in and see how things are going....
	Posted by fellow HealthSteward Jane-112 from Australia on Dec 26, 2006 this is a belated welcome Randy - I sort of lost contact around new HS 219 and then when the new site was ready I wasn't able to access a photo to get back on here today.  You are doing good m'lad!  I can see a noticeable difference in your two photos and the scales are certainly telling the story to everyone aren't they!  Keep up the good work; continue making yourself get off the computer for family and exercise time and you will be there before you know it!  Have a good week, J
	Posted by fellow HealthSteward Hope-197 from North Carolina on Jan 1, 2007 2007's here... Happy New Year Randy! God bless. Hope
	Posted by fellow HealthSteward Amanda-88 from Alaska on Jan 7, 2007 Where are you? We miss you here! Hope things are going well for you! Hope to hear from you
	Posted by fellow HealthSteward Maureen-231 from Oregon on May 13, 2007 Hi Randy I hope you will check back in with us if that feels like the right thing to do for you. Hope that you are well and not staying away if you have slipped...it happens. Wish you happiness and good health and success with your weight loss. Maureen
	Posted by fellow HealthSteward Irene-277 from Michigan on Sep 1, 2007 Hi Randy, I'm one of the newest stewards and I'm hoping to hear a progress report from you.  I know that God will Guide you through any struggles that you're going through.  I am learning that each of us have different chemical compositions and that we each need to find what works for us.  I know you will and will let us know what is working for you. :]rene
	Posted by fellow HealthSteward Lois-223 from Michigan on Sep 3, 2007 Going Down! Hi Randy,  Congratulations on 3# Down.  Down is Good =) Happy Belated Birthday - hope you had a great day of celetration and trusting that this year will bring you lots and lots of reasons to celebrate! Blessings, Lois
	Posted by fellow HealthSteward Mary-104 from Minnesota on Sep 4, 2007 Belated happy birthday, Randy! Hope all is well with you.
	Posted by fellow HealthSteward Stacie-235 from Michigan on Feb 4, 2008 How are you doing Randy?
	Posted by fellow HealthSteward Stacie-235 from Michigan on Sep 2, 2008 Happy Birthday Randy!
	Posted by fellow HealthSteward dr. Nick-1 from California on Oct 8, 2008 In Case you ever check this Please know Randy that the doors of the website remain wide open to you.  I would appreciate hearing an update on your life and health.  Am curious how you are doing.  What was true then is true now.  Just said a prayer for you!
	Posted by fellow HealthSteward Arnold-323 from BC, Canada on Sep 3, 2009 Happy Birthday! I hope you had a blessed birthday! -Arnold